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Galatians 5:16-21

Flesh and Spirit

Freedom, Love, and the Fruit of the Spirit · Galatians 5

Story guide: The contrast between flesh and Spirit is shown as relational direction and consequence, not as an invented historical quarrel or a personification of evil.

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16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh.

17For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit what is against the flesh; for these oppose each other, so that you do not do the things you want.

18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19The works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,

20idolatry, sorcery, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, divisions, factions,

21envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, about which I warn you, just as I warned before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

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